MANILA – Two of the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are slated to be showcased in the local governance fair organized by the Galing Pook Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit organization that commits to promote innovation and excellence in local governance. The fair will be held on August 30-September 1, 2015 continue reading : Brewing coffee project in Ilocos taps Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries
Empowered Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries speak up
The Department of Social Welfare and Development said that beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program are free to decide, choose, and express their beliefs and rights on issues concerning their lives and their communities. This developed as some sectors have expressed that beneficiaries of the program will be used by politicians to advance their political continue reading : Empowered Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries speak up
From dumpsite to decent subdivision: A Pantawid Pamilya family’s journey to a better life
For their neighbors, the Roble family seems like an average family, working hard at improving their lives. They see a couple deftly managing their business and responsibly sending their children to school. Little did the neighbors know that before the Roble family moved to their decent subdivision in Brgy. Dumlog, Talisay City, they used to continue reading : From dumpsite to decent subdivision: A Pantawid Pamilya family’s journey to a better life
Pantawid Pamilya benefits more poor Filipinos
As the flagship poverty alleviation program which invests in human development, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has expanded rapidly from 786,523 households in 2010, when the Aquino administration took the helm in government, to more than 4.4 million eligible households to date. For 2014 alone, the government has poured in more than P48 billion for continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya benefits more poor Filipinos
DSWD reiterates: “Bawal ang Epal!”
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is insulated from partisan politics and strongly opposes any act that would use it to advance the political agenda or interest of certain groups or individuals. This came following reports about incidents that occurred during the pay-out activities of cash continue reading : DSWD reiterates: “Bawal ang Epal!”
‘Yolanda’ survivors get extra income from oyster project funded by DSWD
As part of the continuing assistance to survivors of Typhoon Yolanda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) initiated the Oyster Aquaculture livelihood project for 51 individuals from Brgy. Barra, Roxas City in Capiz. The project is a group enterprise of the Fisherfolks Association in the village. A continue reading : ‘Yolanda’ survivors get extra income from oyster project funded by DSWD
‘Sendong’ survivor is incoming freshman of UP Diliman
Cagayan de Oro City — Rene Liboon Principe, Jr. and his family almost drowned to death when Tropical Storm Sendong inundated Northern Mindanao on December 16, 2011. The Principe family, a beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, was among the families affected by the flash flood brought about by heavy rains. Rene Jr.’s father, Rene continue reading : ‘Sendong’ survivor is incoming freshman of UP Diliman
Humble backyard garden provides food on the table, generates additional income
Bringing food on the table is a primary concern of every family, more so for a poor family with little or no income at all to sustain nutritious meals. To help address this, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) included the topic “Bio-Intensive Gardening (BIG)” in its enhanced modules for Family Development Sessions continue reading : Humble backyard garden provides food on the table, generates additional income
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries continue to enjoy health care benefits
More beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya are now reaping the benefits of the partnership between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). In 2012, the DSWD and PhilHealth partnered to provide health care for the poor. To date, more than 4.4 million Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries are covered by continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries continue to enjoy health care benefits
The trainee becomes the trainer
Last April, 39-year-old Evelyn Caballero of Barangay Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, proudly marched onstage along with her husband and daughters during the graduation ceremony at the Philippine Institute of Skills and Development (PISAD). Evelyn finished the Beauty Care Course of PISAD and passed the National Certificate II accreditation by the Technical Education and Skills continue reading : The trainee becomes the trainer